Brooks Conrad | Second Baseman

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Conrad made it up to the majors briefly with the Padres last season but spent the bulk of the year in Triple-A, batting .278/.349/.529 with 18 homers. He's merely a depth guy. Apr 26 - 1:57 PM

Padres released INF Brooks Conrad.

Conrad had been designated for assignment, and now the Padres have just decided to cut him loose. The veteran infielder will try to catch on elsewhere for the rest of the season. Thu, Aug 21, 2014 10:27:00 PM

Padres designated INF Brooks Conrad for assignment.

Conrad was already in the minors, but now he's off the 40-man roster. The veteran infielder can declare free agency assuming he clears waivers. Tue, Aug 19, 2014 06:37:00 PM

Depth Charts

Mets placed OF Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22, with a left knee injury.

The Mets held out as long as they could with Cuddyer, but the veteran outfielder's knee just wasn't getting any better. It's unclear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Michael Conforto has been called up to take Cuddyer's roster spot and will also take over as the regular left fielder.

Matz won't be throwing for at least three weeks. He'll be reevaluated at that point, but if the muscle hasn't healed, his rehab could be pushed beyond that three-week mark. Jonathan Niese will start in his place against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Rafael Montero (shoulder) had some stiffness after his latest throwing session and is expected to see a doctor.

It's not clear if this is routine discomfort or a more serious setback. Montero was recently shifted from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list, though that doesn't necessarily affect his timetable.

Jon Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Reds have interest in acquiring Zack Wheeler.

It's unclear if there have been any substantive talks between the two clubs, but Jay Bruce could fill the Mets need for an outfield bat. It's unclear what else the Reds would have to part with to make a deal work though.

Major League Baseball has suspended RHP Jenrry Mejia 162 games for a second positive PED test.

Mejia tested positive for Stanozolol and Boldenone. The reliever just returned from an 80-game ban three weeks ago and inexplicably was busted again. The Mets' acquisition of Tyler Clippard looks even bigger now.

The hope is that he'll get the green light to resume throwing at that time. Blevins has been sidelined since mid-April with a distal radius fracture of his left arm, but he could make an impact in the Mets' bullpen down the stretch.